Connector with longitudinally spaced locks for retaining terminal fittings

摘要

A connector (F) includes two partial locks (41) for holding a terminal retainer (15) in a partial locking position with respect to a housing (Fh) and two full locks (42) for holding the terminal retainer (15) in a full locking position. Terminal fittings (5) can be inserted longitudinally into the housing (Fh) when the retainer (15) is in the partial locking position, but are a locked in the housing (Fh) when the retainer (15) is in the full locking position. The partial locks (41) are on opposite sides of the housing (Fh) and are spaced longitudinally. Similarly, the full locks (42) are on opposite sides of the housing (Fh) and are spaced apart longitudinally. The spaced disposition of the locks (41, 42) stabilizes the retainer (15) in response to forces exerted longitudinally of the terminal fittings (5).